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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.10, 1,175.77 and 437.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.10, 1,175.77 and 437.57 is: 655.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.10 : 1,175.77 = 437.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.10/1,175.77 = 437.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.10x = 1,175.77 × 437.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.10x = 514,481.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,481.68/785.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.31

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